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GTPDOOR Linux Malware Targets Telecoms, Exploiting GPRS Roaming Networks
2024-02-29 11:33

Threat hunters have discovered a new Linux malware called GTPDOOR that’s designed to be deployed in telecom networks that are adjacent to GPRS roaming exchanges (GRX) The malware is novel in the...

Kali Linux 2024.1 released: New tools, new look, new Kali Nethunter kernels
2024-02-29 10:20

OffSec has released Kali Linux 2024.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform.The new version comes with new tools, a fresh look, a new image viewer for the Gnome desktop and a usability enhancement to the Xfce desktop, and updates for the Kali NetHunter mobile pentesting platform.

Kali Linux 2024.1 released with 4 new tools, UI refresh
2024-02-28 19:47

Kali Linux has released version 2024.1, the first version of 2024, with four new tools, a theme refresh, and desktop changes. [...]

New Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Expose Android and Linux Devices to Hackers
2024-02-21 16:16

Cybersecurity researchers have identified two authentication bypass flaws in open-source Wi-Fi software found in Android, Linux, and ChromeOS devices that could trick users into joining a...

Ivanti Pulse Secure Found Using 11-Year-Old Linux Version and Outdated Libraries
2024-02-15 14:20

A reverse engineering of the firmware running on Ivanti Pulse Secure appliances has revealed numerous weaknesses, once again underscoring the challenge of securing software supply chains....

Microsoft Introduces Linux-Like 'sudo' Command to Windows 11
2024-02-12 05:45

Microsoft said it's introducing Sudo for Windows 11 as part of an early preview version to help users execute commands with administrator privileges. "Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to...

Critical flaw in Shim bootloader impacts major Linux distros
2024-02-07 15:55

A critical vulnerability in the Shim Linux bootloader enables attackers to execute code and take control of a target system before the kernel is loaded, bypassing existing security mechanisms. Shim is a small open-source bootloader maintained by Red Hat that is designed to facilitate the Secure Boot process on computers using Unified Extensible Firmware Interface.

Critical Boot Loader Vulnerability in Shim Impacts Nearly All Linux Distros
2024-02-07 13:33

The maintainers of shim have released version 15.8 to address six security flaws, including a critical bug that could pave the way for remote code execution under specific circumstances. Tracked...

Microsoft is bringing the Linux sudo command to Windows Server
2024-02-04 17:26

Microsoft is bringing the Linux 'sudo' feature to Windows Server 2025, offering a new way for admins to elevate privileges for console applications.Microsoft released the first Windows Server 2025 Insider preview build last week.

New Glibc Flaw Grants Attackers Root Access on Major Linux Distros
2024-01-31 05:44

Malicious local attackers can obtain full root access on Linux machines by taking advantage of a newly disclosed security flaw in the GNU C library (aka glibc). Tracked as CVE-2023-6246, the...